On February 11, the British Embassy in Georgia stated that sentencing of opposition leader Gigi Ugulava “leaves unanswered questions” both around its timing and the overall process.
Sentencing of opposition leader #Ugulava leaves unanswered questions around timing & process. Also impacts on dialogue on electoral system that will earn trust of #Georgia|n electorate. As friend & strategic partner, UK encourages steps to narrow divisions & reinforce democracy.
— UK in Georgia (@UKinGeorgia) February 11, 2020
According to the British Embassy, this also impacts the dialogue between the ruling Georgian Dream party and the united opposition over an electoral system. “As a friend and a strategic partner, the UK encourages steps to narrow divisions and reinforce democracy,” the British Embassy tweeted.
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